PM Wong’s maiden National Day Rally speech to start at 6.45pm on Aug 18
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Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will speak first in Malay from 6.45pm, then in Mandarin and English.
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SINGAPORE – Prime Minister Lawrence Wong will deliver his National Day Rally speech on Aug 18
Keeping to past practice, PM Wong will speak first in Malay from 6.45pm, and go on to deliver his speeches in Mandarin and English, the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) said on Aug 12.
This will be his first National Day Rally speech since taking over as prime minister in May.
The rally is a key event in Singapore’s political calendar where policy changes are often announced.
PM Wong is expected to speak about enhancing social safety nets, including boosting support for families and helping those who face employment issues.
He had spoken about these issues in his National Day message on Aug 8
In his National Day message on Aug 8, PM Wong said inflation was a major concern for Singaporeans, adding that the Government will continue to cushion its impact, especially on lower- and middle-income families.
He added that the long-term approach to managing the cost of living would require fostering innovation and boosting productivity.
The National Day Rally will be broadcast on local television channels and radio stations, and live-streamed online, including on PM Wong’s YouTube channel.
The Straits Times will also live-stream the rally on its website and YouTube channel.
A recording of the rally will be available on the PMO’s YouTube channel PMO website
